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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,370.56, 41,062.32 and 19,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,370.56, 41,062.32 and 19,637.76 is: 29,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,370.56 : 41,062.32 = 19,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,370.56/41,062.32 = 19,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,370.56x = 41,062.32 × 19,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,370.56x = 806,371,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,371,985.20/27,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,461.29

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